By
Alex Smith |
Princess Cruises’ Caribbean Princess has arrived in Port Canaveral for a season of Caribbean cruises, marking the first time the cruise line has offered sailings from the Florida port.
The ship then set sail on its first cruise from the port, a four-day Thanksgiving cruise to Turks & Caicos. To mark the occasion, Princess made a donation of nearly two tons of non-perishable food to The Sharing Center of Central Brevard, which will distribute it to local families in need.
“Today we celebrate the arrival of Caribbean Princess to Port Canaveral, one of the premier ports in cruising, and proudly support the local community,” said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. “Port Canaveral offers fantastic facilities and is easily accessible for our guests, whether they choose to drive, fly, or take advantage of our exclusive Rail & Sail programme with Brightline.”
The inaugural winter season from Port Canaveral features 19 additional cruise departures to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, with voyages ranging from six to eight days. Guests can also combine itineraries for a longer 14-day sailing.
“We're beyond thrilled to welcome the beautiful Caribbean Princess to Port Canaveral – a cruise line our guests have been requesting for a long time,” said Captain John Murray, CEO of Port Canaveral. “Port Canaveral is committed to offering our guests diverse cruise options, and Caribbean Princess is the perfect addition to this market with its stunning décor and innovative technology, hallmarks of the Princess Cruises experience.”